Lake Lunches

LMUMC Connectional Ministries envisions and implements programs that bring connection and relationship within the Lake Merritt UMC community. Food programs include the monthly Food Pantry distribution & Lake Lunches (mobile and curbside lunch program) twice a week. This work is made possible through the community partners working together to make food resources to the community. We are grateful partners with Alameda County Community Food Bank, Housing Consortium of the East Bay, East Lake United for Justice, Downtown Streets Team, and the countless individuals and community groups to contribute to the resources, relationship and spirit of this effort towards a hunger-free community.

LMUMC Connectional Ministries

Are you looking to help out your community? Prepare and deliver lunches and hygiene kits to the unsheltered and hungry around Lake Merritt!

Lake Merritt United Methodist Church

Lake Lunches is a food ministry of <a href="https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/find-us/" title="https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/find-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lake Merritt United Methodist Church</a>. Serving over 300 lunches twice a week to the hungry and unsheltered no questions asked in the areas surrounding Lake Merritt. We also offer a selection of toiletries and warm clothing. Volunteers are needed to assist in preparing &amp; packing lunches and walking the lake area nearby to distribute the meals. The lunches and toiletries are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays using wagons pulled by volunteers. Our delivery route takes about an hour and is approximately 2 miles roundtrip. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. An experienced volunteer will guide you.Mondays weekly - 2-4 pm: Lunch preparation, 15 volunteers neededTuesdays and Thursdays weekly - 11:30 am-1:30 pm: Lake Walk Lunch distribution, 5 volunteers neededTuesdays: 12:00-12:45 pm: Curbside Lunch distribution - 2 volunteers needed (Cantonese speaking helpful but not required)Food resources are generously sourced through donations Food Recovery partnerships with local grocery stores and as an Agency Partner of Alameda County Community Food Bank and other community members. If you are a food vendor and want to discuss a food recovery partnership, please email liftconcertoakland@gmail.com.Check out our other programs at <a href="https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/food-programs/" title="https://www.lakemerrittumc.org/food-programs/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">lakemerrittumc.org/food-programs/</a>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~More ways to help!<ul><li>Donate to our food programs on a one-time or recurring basis.</li><li>Donate to <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MazRt0JQFbD4s-TsqkTflmfDWo7OlztKmpWYbzUqBQ/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/16MazRt0JQFbD4s-TsqkTflmfDWo7OlztKmpWYbzUqBQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hygiene Kit Supply Drive</a></li><li>Stay tuned for the 10th Annual Lift Concert in spring of 2025</li><li>Become a food recovery partner.</li></ul>

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